Prudence Reser Shenk

1869 - 1950  (80 years)

• Name	Prudence Reser Shenk
  Born	30 Sep 1869	Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana
  Gender	Female
  Died	12 Jun 1950	Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
  Buried	15 Jun 1950	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I6211	Rossville
  Last Modified	19 Nov 2019

  
  

  Father	William Henry Reser,   b. 6 Aug 1837, Scott County, Kentucky ,   d. 28 Apr 1908, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Agnes W Reser,   b. 10 Jun 1838, Ripley County, Indiana ,   d. 17 Mar 1919, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 80 years)
  Married	1858
  Family ID	F2288	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	John Charles Shenk,   b. 5 May 1873, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania ,   d. 22 May 1941, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 68 years)
  Married	Jan 1902
  Children	1. Eli C Shenk,   b. 1903,   d. 18 May 1969  (Age 66 years) + 2. John Henry Shenk,   b. 24 Nov 1904, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 1995  (Age 90 years) + 3. Joe J Shenk, Jr.
  Last Modified	1 Jun 2018 14:47:20
  Family ID	F3496	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Shenk, Prudence Prudence Shenk Mrs. Prudence Shenk, 80 years, 8 months and 12 days old, died Monday, June 12, in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Shenk, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Reser, was born at Fort Wayne, Indiana, September 30, 1869. She was one of the early day settler of this state and community coming here in the early 70’s. She was united in marriage to John C. Shenk, in January, 1902. For many years they occupied a farm north of Rossville, coming to Rossville to educate their children, and later going to Manhattan while the boys here in college. For the past few years as she advanced in age, she made her home alternately with her sons. Surviving are three sons, Eli C. Shenk, of Mission, Kansas and John H. Shenk, China Lake, Calif., and Joe H. Shenk, Merriam, Kansas; eight grandchildren; two brothers, John C. Reser, Topeka; and Zack Reser of Topeka; and several nephews. Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church conducted by the Rev. Roy C. Caraway of South Presbyterian church of Kansas City, Mo. Music was furnished by Mrs. Don Gresser of Topeka, vocalist singing two solos, “Hold Thou My Hand,” and “In the Garden”, with Mrs. Iren Campbell, accompanist. Pall bearers were: Joe Parr, Joe Gresser, Harley McCoid, Joe Navarre, Marvin Davis, and Chris Viergever. Burial in City cemetery Out-of-town relatives and friends in Rossville, today for the funeral of Mrs. Prudence Shenk, were: Mrs. Charity James, Mrs. Allyn Hartzell, Mrs. Floyd Cless, Mrs. Don Gresser, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. King, Mr. Zack Reser, Mr. John Reser, Mrs. Fannie Reser and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Reser, Mr. and Mrs. E. Reser, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Reser, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reser, Mr. Ed Whearty, Mr. and Mrs. Will Nason, Mrs. Grace Dolezilek, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Smith, Mrs. Clifford Somers, and Mrs. Harry Reser of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. O.M. McAninch, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. McAninch and Mrs. R.K. Allen of Garrison; Mr. Ralph Shenk of Wichita; Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Shenk, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wonnell, MR. and Mrs. Eston Page and Mr. William Page of Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Besta of Wamego; Mrs. Maud Shenk of Coffeyville.